Doctor Of Strategic Leadership
Students pursuing the Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) will gain knowledge and skills in the discipline of strategic leadership that can be applied in current and future leadership and teaching roles. The program seeks to provide an opportunity for qualified students to attain academic, professional, and practical competence in the field of leadership and to prepare them for opportunities, and corresponding additional responsibilities, beyond the master’s degree level. This program is designed for individuals seeking to advance in their current career as well as those pursuing careers in leadership consulting.
How to Apply
The world needs top-level leaders to take charge of companies, non-profits, and government agencies. Stand out from the rest with a doctoral degree that is geared toward making you a success.
DSL Curriculum
Core Courses
Course ID | Course | Credits |
LEAS801 | Leadership in Theory and Practice | 3 |
LEAS802 | The Change Process | 3 |
LEAS804 | Strategic Leadership | 3 |
LEAS805 | Organizational Design and Strategy | 3 |
LEAS808 | Strategic Global Leadership | 3 |
LEAS809 | Leading Teams/Collaboration | 3 |
LEAS810 or Approved Elective | Sustainability Leadership | 3 |
LEAS811 or Approved Elective | Managing Human Capital | 3 |
LEAS812 or Approved Elective | Ethical Leadership | 3 |
LEAS813 or Approved Elective | Leadership in Historical Context | 3 |
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| Four graduate-level electives can be transferred in or taken from any of AMU’s master’s programs |
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| Total Core Quarter Units | 30 |
Research Courses
Course ID | Course | Credits |
DOC800 or DOC801 | Qualitative Research or Quantitative Research | 3 |
DOC803 | Research Statistics | 3 |
DOC901 | Doctoral Proposal | 3 |
DOC902 | Literature Review | 3 |
DOC903 | Applied Research Methods | 3 |
DOC905 | Project I | 6 |
DOC906 | Project II | 6 |
DOC 950 | Doctoral Defense | 0 |
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| Total Research Units | 27 |
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| Total DSL Units | 57 |